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Virgen, Austria

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3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,117 Population 149/sq mi density
3,917 ft Elevation 1,194 meters
30°F Avg Temperature -1°C
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$71,064 median income, unemployment
Virgen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 30°F (-1°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 33.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average30.1°F
44% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,917 ft (1,194 m)
Area7.5 sq mi (19.5 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates47.0037°N, 12.4574°W
TimezoneEurope/Vienna

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 33.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

699 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M3.9 on Jan 12, 2025.

Apr 12, 1998 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.6 124 km
Jul 12, 2004 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia M5.2 120 km
Jul 17, 2001 3 km NNE of Rifiano, Italy M4.7 100 km
Feb 14, 2002 4 km SSW of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.7 89 km
Jul 21, 2003 3 km WNW of Niederwölz, Austria M4.7 143 km
Jun 5, 1997 2 km ESE of Namlos, Austria M4.6 139 km
May 6, 1998 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia M4.6 128 km
May 28, 1998 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy M4.5 96 km
Oct 5, 1991 0 km W of Nimis, Italy M4.5 108 km
Jun 9, 2012 5 km NE of Lamosano, Italy M4.5 88 km
May 13, 1999 2 km NW of Clodig, Italy M4.4 125 km
Jan 30, 2015 4 km W of Moggio di Sotto, Italy M4.4 84 km
Apr 15, 1998 7 km ESE of Kobarid, Slovenia M4.3 126 km
Apr 20, 1994 5 km NE of Claut, Italy M4.3 79 km
Sep 30, 2002 5 km SW of Kranjska Gora, Slovenia M4.3 117 km
Jul 13, 2020 9 km SSW of Forni di Sotto, Italy M4.3 77 km
Jan 14, 2005 6 km NNE of Cerkno, Slovenia M4.3 149 km
Mar 27, 2024 6 km ENE of Tramonti di Sopra, Italy M4.3 81 km
Aug 29, 2004 1 km S of Enemonzo-Quinis, Italy M4.3 75 km
Oct 2, 1993 4 km WNW of Bordano, Italy M4.3 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 235.0 m (771 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1963 VAJONT DAM, VAJONT RIVER Meteorological 235.0 m 2,000 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-8°C) 3.5 in
February 17°F (-8°C) 3.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 21°F (-6°C) 4.3 in
April 26°F (-4°C) 4.6 in
May 34°F (1°C) 5.0 in
June 40°F (4°C) 5.9 in
July 45°F (7°C) 6.7 in Wettest
August 45°F (7°C) 6.1 in Warmest
September 40°F (4°C) 4.6 in
October 34°F (1°C) 4.1 in
November 24°F (-4°C) 4.6 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 3.9 in

Virgen has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 17°F in February to 45°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.7") and February the driest (3.3").

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